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Former CIA officer charged
U.S. authorities on Tuesday charged a former CIA agent with illegally retaining classified information, including the names and phone numbers of undercover U.S. agents. … MORE

Lawmakers say Bannon kept quiet in Russia probe
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon met with the House Intelligence Committee for its ongoing Russia inquiry Tuesday, but he answered few questions, according to lawmakers at the meeting. … MORE

Japan sends out false missile alarm
Japan’s public broadcast system issued a false alert Tuesday morning, warning residents through its internet site and Twitter to take cover from an incoming North Korean missile. … MORE